readytorunbook Chapter 120 Bright Sword
Chapter 120 Bright Sword
sizzle!
There was no need for Chen Changan to say more, as the entire place was filled with gasps!
The emperor looked at the two Westerners in surprise, the students looked at Chen Changan with admiration, even Luo Qianfan was dumbfounded!
How is it possible, how is it possible!
How could these two Westerners who looked like ghosts be so obedient?
"Fake, fake, these are all fake!"
Luo Qianfan simply couldn't accept it: "The emperor has not developed the maritime industry, and the people of Da Chu have never gone to sea!"
"…How did Chen Changan know Western languages?"
The emperor nodded slightly. This was the crux of the problem. He couldn’t figure it out either!
Luo Qianfan knelt down in front of the emperor!
"I suspect Chen Changan is a spy from the barbarians!"
"I ask that you arrest him and torture him severely to protect the core interests of the Chu State. Sooner or later, we will be able to interrogate Chen Changan's conspiracy!"
The students all shook their heads slightly.
How can someone be arrested without direct evidence?
Chen Changan shook his head slightly: "Vice President Luo, you really want to accuse me."
"When I was studying in Jiangdu, I met an old man in the fields. When he was young, he followed his family to do business at sea."
"He taught me Western language, so how did I become a spy?"
Chen Changan made a lame excuse for his Western accent and continued speaking.
"Have you ever seen a spy hand over the public transportation that he painstakingly developed for the development of Da Chu to the emperor?"
"I have not entered the imperial court and have not been exposed to any core secrets. If it is true as Vice President Luo said, I should be careful. Why should I reveal my identity?"
"I have Zhao Qingcheng by my side. She reports my every move to the emperor. Aren't you talking nonsense?"
Three rhetorical questions, every word makes sense.
But you can't wake up a person who is pretending to be asleep, just like you can't convince Luo Qianfan who is deliberately throwing dirty water on you.
Luo Qianfan's eyes widened with anger: "You are so eloquent, I don't think I am your opponent."
"But from all the signs, it is enough to prove that you are a spy from another country. I have no doubt about this."
"Your Majesty, the Great Chu is in great danger. I beg Your Majesty to kill the wrong people and not let them go. Protect the Great Chu for a hundred years!"
Wow, it’s even related to the country of Chu!
"I think what Vice President Luo said makes sense."
"I have always had doubts. I think the right thing to do is to arrest Chen Changan and interrogate him."
"Your Majesty, please think twice and don't treat the Chu Kingdom as a joke!"
All the ministers knelt on the ground and expressed their support for Luo Qianfan.
Chen Changan is so fucking annoying!
But if you think about it carefully, although Luo Qianfan's statement was unfounded, he grasped the emperor's heart.
Which emperor would keep spies?
Besides, there are so many ministers who agree with this proposal. If the emperor is incompetent...
Then Chen Changan is in danger!
From the outside, it was impossible to tell what the emperor was feeling. After a long silence, the emperor finally spoke.
"It is indeed surprising to me that my beloved minister Chang'an can speak Western language, but if I arrest him for this, I am afraid that people will think that I am unfair in rewarding and punishing him."
"You are right, I must be careful and vigilant."
The emperor raised his chin: "Eunuch Jing."
"I'm here." Eunuch Jing quickly lowered his head.
"Pass on my imperial decree. Since no one in Da Chu understands Western language, two Westerners will be retained to work in the Institute of Technology."
"Draw personnel from the Golden Armor Guards to keep a close watch. Do not let anyone slack off!"
"If we discover that Chen Changan has committed treason, we have the right to execute him first and report to the emperor later!"
As expected of the Emperor, he has mastered the art of balancing things to perfection.
The ministers agreed with his opinion and "punished" Chen Changan.
Led by Luo Qianfan, all the ministers gritted their teeth.
Your Majesty, they can speak Western languages. If we communicate in Western languages, what can the Golden Armor Guards do?
I don't understand!
But no one dared to say anything because the emperor had already given in.
Chen Changan kowtowed to the emperor: "Your Majesty is fair and just, Changan admires you!"
The emperor rolled his eyes at Chen Changan and said, "Little guy, are you deliberately mocking me?"
There's no other way. I'm in charge of such a big country, I can't offend all the officials, and it's impossible for me to protect you with great fanfare.
The emperor ignored Chen Changan and looked at the Prince of Huainan with a smile: "Your Highness, today's Imperial College competition was very exciting. Can Chen Changan be considered the winner of this round?"
The Prince of Huainan stood there in a daze, and sighed heavily when he heard the emperor's questions.
It has to be said that Chen Changan's performance was somewhat beyond his expectations.
This further strengthened his idea of having Chen Changan return to the palace and succeed him as King of Huainan!
No matter, life or death!
Chen Zhanchong knelt before the emperor and said with his head down: "Chen Hanzi is quite capable. This time, I lose."
"But Chen Changan has made a promise, and I will deal with it later. The fight will begin tomorrow!"
"I will immediately mobilize a hundred Iron Pagodas and the Military Academy to fight a life-and-death battle with Chen Changan in Weishan Lake. Your Majesty, please go and watch!"
Iron Buddha!
When the emperor heard what Prince Huainan said, his face suddenly darkened.
All the students opened their eyes wide!
The Iron Pagoda enjoyed a great notoriety in the Great Chu. It was said that a group of heavily armored cavalry consisting of only a thousand men defeated 50,000 infantrymen from the barbarian countries!
After three days of massacre, the city was sealed!
Chen Zhan sent out a hundred Iron Buddhas, with the support of the Military Academy...
This is not a competition, but a fight to kill Chen Changan!
Chen Changan sneered: "It seems that the prince has shown his true ability? Well, the prince gives me face, Chen Changan will naturally accept it."
"The Iron Buddhas are heavily armored cavalry. They will be exhausted when they arrive at Baidi City. Besides, I also need to make some preparations."
"How about postponing the fight for a few days and having a showdown in three days?"
Ouch, Chen Changan actually accepted the challenge!
The Prince of Huainan pretended not to hear what Chen Changan said, but the Emperor gritted his teeth and said.
"Changan, my dear minister, don't be so stubborn!"
"I have heard a little bit about it. You are in Jiangdu, so you should know more about Iron Pagoda!"
"I don't want the future pillars of the Great Chu to suffer the slightest harm!"
The students all nodded.
Judging from Chen Changan's performance today, he may become the prime minister in the future. How can he fight with others?
It doesn’t matter whether you win or lose in the Imperial College Competition; the key is what’s to come!
Chen Changan shook his head stubbornly: "Your Majesty, two swordsmen met on a narrow road. Knowing that the other is the best swordsman in the world, does the swordsman have to run away with the sword?"
"No! The bravest one wins when they meet on a narrow road. Dare to draw the sword, this is the true nature of a swordsman!"
"I am willing to use my flesh and blood to test the quality of the Iron Pagoda for Your Majesty!"
“…I have no regrets even if I die!”
The students trembled in fear. The top scholar was so damn brave!
This time, even the emperor was speechless.
"Like, like, exactly like me when I was young!"
The emperor stood up, his eyes dim, "Young men are brave and daring, let's see who will fight for us today!"
"The university competition will be held at Weishan Lake in three days. I will lend you a hundred golden armored guards. I want to see whether the King of Huainan's Iron Pagoda is better or my golden armored guards!"
The King of Huainan was shocked!
The emperor was a little angry. He actually regarded this competition as a struggle between imperial power and royal power!
King Huainan quickly knelt on the ground and said, "Your Majesty..."